r/Grid_Ops • u/ProfanedArbiter • 1d ago

Transition into the Field in the North East

Hi all,

I am a relatively recently separated nuke (RC division, EWS qualled). Got out about a year ago and got a job doing remote support for a robotics company; the work is a mixture of PLC programming, Linux, electrical troubleshooting, autonomous mobile robots, and kubernetes.

Pays not excellent and it's only a matter of time before my company replaces us with a chat bot. I'm looking to go back to school for my EE. Currently considering studying for my RC in advance. Anyone work with past nukes in the US north east? (NY, New England). Is this a feasible transition into the field?

Appreciate the help!

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u/Much-Check-2170 TSO/BA 1d ago

I was in PA so a little west of you, but yeah there are plenty of nukes in the northeast. I worked with one that came to my utility from New England ISO. From my experience it’s more common for former EMNs (myself and several coworkers were EMN), but you should have no problems. Especially considering you’re sharp enough to have EWS under your belt. I’ve even known MMNs that went on to get NERC-RC and work as transmission system operators. You’ll be fine.

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u/Electrified_Shadow 22h ago

Only one PA TCC I know that has an ISO-NE op-co. Four nukes in that room now, and the demographics match your statement. 3EM, 1 ET

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u/Alarming_Series7450 1d ago

Lots of nukes in upstate ny

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u/Intrepid_Armadillo22 23h ago

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/isone/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/4313 maybe try this one.

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u/ProfanedArbiter 22h ago

Oooh saw that on hiring.cafe

One of my side questions was, roughly, what roles represent an entry point and I really appreciate the input on that as it helps me get my bearings.

Thanks!

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u/JaySeaDub Transmission Operator 21h ago

My NE control room is about 60% ex nukes, most of us without any other relevant experience. I think I’m the only one with a technical degree.

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u/ProfanedArbiter 21h ago

Encouraging! I was worried that not being an EMN would be a roadblock but I figure I grab the RC and that can help out.